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375 Ruger vs 338 Lapua for hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="comfisherman" data-source="post: 2660458" data-attributes="member: 8394"><p>That chart had some mild 375 ruger loads, so it's a bit biased in that regard. </p><p></p><p>With that said I've had this internal debate, although it's not entirely apples to apples. It's basically a 6.5 prc with 150s vs a 3006 with 150s. </p><p></p><p>Lapua </p><p>High bc 250 and 300 grain bullets </p><p>High quality brass from several companies</p><p>Prevalent factory loadings</p><p></p><p>Downside</p><p>Loose a round in adl and bdl</p><p>Velocity loss in shorter barrels is always more pronounced the more overbore you go. </p><p>Less action and bdl options.</p><p></p><p>375 ruger</p><p>My 20 inches is withing 40 fps of 26 inch nosler book data.</p><p>Fits in any action</p><p>One more round down</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p>Bc in 260 and 300 grain pills is geared toward 0 to 300</p><p>Limited brass and ammo options</p><p></p><p></p><p>I've shot a budget 375 ruger launching sps seconds so much it's starting to dissolve itself. I've been debating making an identical configured rifle with premium components, as it's been great daily carry brush rifle. Have thought about doing a slight deviation and making a 338 lapua with just a bit more barrel length.. Reality is if you need to hammer something in a compact package under 300 yards... 375. If you want to go beyond that it's time to step up to the sleeker bullets.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="comfisherman, post: 2660458, member: 8394"] That chart had some mild 375 ruger loads, so it's a bit biased in that regard. With that said I've had this internal debate, although it's not entirely apples to apples. It's basically a 6.5 prc with 150s vs a 3006 with 150s. Lapua High bc 250 and 300 grain bullets High quality brass from several companies Prevalent factory loadings Downside Loose a round in adl and bdl Velocity loss in shorter barrels is always more pronounced the more overbore you go. Less action and bdl options. 375 ruger My 20 inches is withing 40 fps of 26 inch nosler book data. Fits in any action One more round down Cons Bc in 260 and 300 grain pills is geared toward 0 to 300 Limited brass and ammo options I've shot a budget 375 ruger launching sps seconds so much it's starting to dissolve itself. I've been debating making an identical configured rifle with premium components, as it's been great daily carry brush rifle. Have thought about doing a slight deviation and making a 338 lapua with just a bit more barrel length.. Reality is if you need to hammer something in a compact package under 300 yards... 375. If you want to go beyond that it's time to step up to the sleeker bullets. [/QUOTE]
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